20 Most Recent Dell Dimension 3000 PC Desktop - Page 3 Questions & Answers

If this boots up and works fine then it is just that your back ground is set to be black instead of blue. That can be adjusted in the settings on the monitor itself.

Hello, The only thing I can think your problem may be is something in "mouse settings" is wrong, try looking. You may still have a virus--go online to Kaspersky or bit-defender for a free virus removal tool, double check. Did you get the virus using IE8? try using Chrome or Firefox. Microsoft Security Essentials is no longer supported for XP, download a free Antivirus such as Bit-Defender (the best right now). I hope this helps

No way to teat but to install another PS.

Call Dell.

Motherboard is toast.

I know this is old, but I think maybe I can help someone who is having a similar issue. I assume they were using some kind of IDE to SATA convertor from the motherboard header (the place where it plugs in on the motherboard) or an SATA to IDE convertor on the drive itself. It is probably not working or the mainboard can't support it. Here is the answer from the manual referring to the diagnostic LEDs:

1. Ensure that the cables are properly connected to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive.
2. If there is an error message on your screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to make sure it is functioning properly.
3. The operating system is attempting to boot from a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive); check system setup to make sure that the boot sequence is correct for the devices installed on your computer.
4. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.

These convertors are pretty straight forward. It's probably better to get an internal PCI SATA card and hook to that. There are a couple of advantages to a SATA card--

1. They can support the rated speed of the drive. If you have a SATA 3.0 drive (6Mb/sec) and you have a card that supports it, it should run nearly that fast.
2. They usually support hardware RAID for more drives.
3. They usually have eSATA ports and maybe USB as well.

As long you have the drivers to support it, it should be better.

P1 is about the same as the rest but for a slave drive p7 should be ok

Thanks for the update.

there is a way around this but the password was needed to turn the computer on in the first place. there is software out there but i would bring ID with you and take it down your nearest computer shop to have it removed.

Is this a new computer? Even if it is not I would go to the Dell website and click on the support button. Have your model and tag number ready http://www.dell.com/support/contents/us/en/04/category/Contact-Information/Technical-Support

Hi, I share information HDD back site small jumper available so you attach 1-2 and CD back side available jumper not connect any pin. Mother board auto find it and not any issue ok. Thanks. TechSupportMart Computer Support

no problem you can try installation for a new hard disc then read the error message carefully

SQUEEZE THE 2 GREEN PLASTIC CLIPS TOGETHER, THAT ARE EITHER SIDE OF THE DRIVE, THEN JUST PULL IT TOWORDS YOU

Hi.. This is what happen to me also, but after i do some clean into my fan processor, fan graphic card, and do vacum inside my computer ( because has too much dust). Too much dust also can make your pc performance going bad.. settle about cpu performance. Regarding you cant play mkv file and other video format. Did your computer has a software to make all video can run that we called codec code? Try to install it and play it. Maybe this software can help This is a link to download the codec code. Codecs com Downloads for Lite Codec Pack 10 2 Full Standard and Basic Thank and have a nice day..

I had to reinstall XP like 6 months ago, on a dimensions 3000. just reinstall the drivers. here i think this is all of the drivers.
just start "Dell Driver Reset Tool.EXE"
and run "Sownd driver for 3000.EXE"
driver for vga "Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller.exe"

and the Ethernet driver "Intel PRO100 VE Network Connection.exe"
Click Here for a zip of all the drivers.